new painting “degrees of separation”

This is a new commissioned painting I completed yesterday for a client who requested it. I have done many similar to this theme.

What it speaks to me is the sense of nearness we have and yet the feeling of separation we sometimes feel. This is especially true of online relationships. I believe they can be incredibly valuable. But there are challenges to be recognized and overcome.

One of the things that most people feel when they leave the church is loneliness. I have started a new online site for such people and it is meeting a huge need. There are over 200 members and it continues to grow. People are joining because we are providing lots of resources for people to be spiritually independent, healthy and happy outside of the organized church. The byproduct that I didn’t expect but am delighted in is the community that’s developing there. It is an amazing collective of highly inquisitive, courageous and fun people exploring ways to live well, post-church. The site is called The Lasting Supper because we are providing food that lasts.

If you are interested in checking it out, CLICK HERE. Come, help yourself, and  eat with us.